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Maria Bartiromo Fired: Why Fox News Made the Right Call

Whatever the underlying motivation, the message to every other host and producer on the payroll is the same: sharing confidential editorial strategy with outside political figures will get you fired. No matter how close you are to the audience or the administration.

Why NBC Sports’ Return to Baseball Proves Local Broadcasters Still Matter

"NBC’s three-year multimedia agreement with Major League Baseball is off to an impressive start."

WWDD: What Would Dolly Do Radio Industry Leadership

Hundreds of stations synchronized to play “I Will Always Love You” simultaneously.

Are You Prepared For the 2026 Football Tax This Season?

"The Football Tax feels like an investment. Every year, football asks fans for a little more, and every year, fans grumble. Every year, we pay it anyway."

ESPN Extends Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon Into 2028

"Launched in October 2001, Pardon The Interruption quickly established itself as one of ESPN’s signature studio programs"

NFL Week One Sports Media Winners & Losers

"The first weekend reminded us why the NFL dominates our attention: incredible athletic feats on the field, high-stakes narratives in the broadcast booth, and experiments with media delivery that keep even seasoned fans intrigued"

Toast to 10: Sports Radio Program Directors Celebrate Barrett Media

"While the industry faces many challenges of yesterday and today, Barrett Media has supported those in positions of power to think differently, be recognized, and create community for a better tomorrow"

Are Movie Theaters the Next Gold Rush for Sports?

"There is money to be made in a deal that creates a premium communal viewing experience."

NBC Sports Sets Second Highest Viewership for NFL Kickoff Game

"The game was on track to surpass all previous NFL Kickoff Games, potentially reaching a TAD of 31.6 million viewers"

NFL YouTube Debut Draws Average Viewership Of 17.3 Million

"The audience size helped set a record for the most concurrent viewers of a live stream on YouTube"

NBC Sports Rolls Out NBA Coverage Promo During Sunday Night Football

"The promo spotlighted NBC’s broadcast team in dramatic fashion, leaning into the kind of pomp and circumstance fans expect from an NBA arena"

SNY Extends Broadcasting Rights With PIX11 To Carry New York Mets Games Through 2028

"Reaching Mets fans in five additional Nexstar markets across upstate New York and in Hartford is a clear demonstration of the enduring power of broadcast television and PIX11’s unique connection to Mets fans across the region"

How YouTube Stole From Sports Radio’s Playbook for First NFL Free Broadcast

"Hey sports radio, YouTube is taking away your best messaging!"

SportsRadio 94WIP Sets New Record With Eagles Radiothon

"Each year, I’m astonished by the generosity of our listeners, fans, and partners during the Eagles Radiothon"

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Why NBC Sports’ Return to Baseball Proves Local Broadcasters Still Matter

"NBC’s three-year multimedia agreement with Major League Baseball is off to an impressive start."

WWDD: What Would Dolly Do Radio Industry Leadership

Hundreds of stations synchronized to play “I Will Always Love You” simultaneously.

Are You Prepared For the 2026 Football Tax This Season?

"The Football Tax feels like an investment. Every year, football asks fans for a little more, and every year, fans grumble. Every year, we pay it anyway."

Why the Lindsay Clancy Case Should Be Topic A For News/Talk Radio

The story isn't simply a mother murdering her three children. That's not really compelling talk radio. The story has evolved into a national debate over mental health, criminal responsibility, pharmaceuticals, parenting, and the justice system.